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“Malta has such a good relationship with the Eurovision, which makes it quite an important annual event.” Firelight describes its style as ‘country/folk/pop’, giving it an edgy sound that also retains a pleasing sense of familiarity. Richard is at the helm, accompanied by other band members Michelle Mifsud, Tony Polidano, Matthew Ellul and Leslie Decesare. Together they’re thrilled to have the chance to perform at the 59th Eurovision. “Malta has such a good relationship with the Eurovision, which makes it quite an important annual event,” continues Richard. “As a nation we’ve achieved great results in the past and almost won 70
it thanks to local singers Ira Losco, Chiara and Mary Spiteri. “Last year was successful too, when Gianluca Bezzina’s song Tomorrow made it into Europe’s Top 10 and the British Top 40. That was definitely an achievement. After all, the Eurovision is one of the most-watched TV programmes in Europe and it offers a phenomenal platform to perform to a very large audience. Our priority is to go on stage and do our best so that we can make Malta proud.” The song they’ll be performing in Demark, I’m Coming Home, has a genuine backstory to it. ➜